thread: week long road trip + toddler - what do i need to remember???

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  1. #1
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    Jan 2005
    Down by the ocean
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    Speaking from experience???
    Unfortunately yes Both A and R get car sick

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Jun 2007
    ...not far enough away :)
    1,413

    All of what everyone else has said.

    Lots of snacks, easy things to give that do not make too much mess. Water bottle.
    Toys - we always pack a backpack full of different toys from home, books etc & leave it right by the carseat.......DS1 loves digging into & getting new things out, creates a bit of mess but keeps him quiet.
    DVD Player - we have one, we don't put it up when we get going, we try to get as far as we can before we get it out. It's like a 'trump card'.....I don't like them watching it the entire way and we can get a good way without needing it. Also DS1 was never into movies etc at a young age but baby einstein or wiggles etc with lots of music would create some distraction.
    CD with kids songs - crazy how the kids will just chill when we have their songs playing and not the radio (on a long trip DH just has to suck that one up!)

    Don't forget any favourite things that make it like home, a blanket or doll or perhaps even a sippy cup, it all helps.

    Love the idea for incase someone gets sick, never thought of that!